Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
Do you like sports?
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12 conversation questions about sports
- 1Do you like sports?
- 2What sports do you play?
- 3What is the most popular sport in your country?
- 4Do you prefer playing sports or watching them?
- 5Who is your favourite sports player?
- 6Did you play any sports at school?
- 7Do you go to the gym?
- 8Have you ever watched a big match in a stadium?
- 9Which sport is the most exciting to watch?
- 10Is there a sport you want to learn?
- 11Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
- 12How much exercise do you do each week?
Useful phrases
- I play... every...
- I'm a big fan of...
- I support...
- I'm not very sporty, but...
- The most popular sport here is...
- I used to play... at school.
- It keeps me fit.
- I'd like to learn...
Key vocabulary
- match
- a game between two teams or players
- team
- a group of players who play together
- score
- get a point or goal
- fit
- healthy and strong
- fan
- a person who loves a team or player
- coach
- a person who trains players
Sample answer
Do you like sports?
Yes, I like sports a lot. I play cricket with my friends on Fridays, and I go swimming once a week to stay fit. Cricket is the most popular sport in my country, so I also love watching big matches on TV with my family. It's very exciting.
Practise "Sports" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.